Lady Tigers ‘Slowly But Surely’ Rebuilding Program

Lady Tigers ‘Slowly But Surely’ Rebuilding Program

The Northport High School bowling team came to a halt in 2011 when beloved math teacher Elliot Klein was diagnosed with brain cancer and left the bowling program - and when Klein passed away in June 2013, it seemed as if the Lady Tigers bowling program (which had seen middling interest over the years) might die alongside him.

Thankfully, the Lady Tigers have rebuilt the program over the years, and are beginning to come back strong!

Read on to learn the inspirational story behind the girls' recent season and what is up next for the team.

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Walt Whitman Hoops Season Tips Off Friday

Walt Whitman Hoops Season Tips Off Friday

Emerging from the preseason with a tournament win under their belt, the Whitman Wildcats and Head Coach Thomas Fitzpatrick were rightfully excited as they looked forward to the official start of the 2014-2015 season.

The Walt Whitman boys hoops team defeated hosting Islip High School, 66-63, on Dec. 6.

And now, they're getting ready for their game tomorrow (12/12)! Read on now for the full scoop!

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Algieri, Home In Greenlawn After Pacquiao Fight, Awaits WBO Decision On Fate Of His Title

Algieri, Home In Greenlawn After Pacquiao Fight, Awaits WBO Decision On Fate Of His Title

A little more than two weeks after Greenlawn’s championship-winning boxer, Chris Algieri, fell to World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight title holder Manny Pacquiao in China, the 30-year-old has returned to Huntington.

While the St. Anthony’s High School graduate has been enjoying his relaxation time, there is a major controversy that’s undoubtedly been causing the champ some stress. Algieri and his team at Star Boxing, his promoter, are in the midst of a battle with the WBO, which is trying to strip him of the junior welterweight title he won in June.

Read on now to learn the full story!

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Tornadoes Raise $10,000 For Local Family

Tornadoes Raise $10,000 For Local Family

Motivated by a special cause this year, Harborfields’ girls soccer teams raised over $10,000 for the “Kicks for Cancer” program, collecting donations to benefit a family of Harborfields High School students who recently lost their mother to cancer.

Adopted by the Suffolk County Girls Soccer Coaches Association, “Kicks for Cancer” raises funds for families with loved ones directly impacted by the disease.

Read on to learn how the girls were able to raise this incredible sum of money, and how it help the family it was given to!

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Knights No Match For Wildcats In County Final

Knights No Match For Wildcats In County Final

For the second straight year, Elwood’s John Glenn Knights made it to the Division IV football finals. Unfortunately for the Knights, it’s also the second year they were runners-up.

A motivated, energized Shoreham Wading River Wildcats squad defeated the Knights in a 47-10 final Saturday afternoon at the Kenneth LaValle Stadium at Stony Brook University.

Read on for our recap of the game, along with Elwood coach Dave Shanahan's thoughts on the game, his team, and the past season as a whole.

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Colts Fall In Suffolk County Championship Game

Colts Fall In Suffolk County Championship Game

Statistics, trends and history – all three of these things play a big role in the game of football.

Statistically, Half Hollow High School West was averaging 30.6 points per game this season and has had past success in the Suffolk County championship game, winning the title in 2009. On Saturday, though, when Hills West (9-2) took on East Islip (8-3) in the county Division II championship game at Stony Brook University, the Colts were without one of the game’s most crucial aspects: execution.

Read on for our recap of the game, along with what Head Coach Kyle Madden had to say about both his team and their season as a whole.

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St. Anthony’s Doubles Its Pleasure

St. Anthony’s Doubles Its Pleasure

For St. Anthony’s High School’s varsity soccer programs, fitting the boys and girls teams’ accomplishments this season into just one sentence is nearly impossible – but here it goes.

Both teams became New York State champions last week; both teams are state champions in the same year for just the second time in school history; for the boys, the Friars repeated as state champs; boys Head Coach Gene Buonaiuto earned his 400th career win; and girls Head Coach Dave Prutting won his 21st state title and retires with a record of 437-46-19 over a 27-year career.

Read on to learn more about how both teams broke these records and how both rode through stellar seasons in their journey to emerge triumphant as they did!

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Cougars Are State Champions!

Cougars Are State Champions!

The Commack High School boys varsity soccer team has earned the title of Class AA New York State champions for the second time in the school’s history 

Capped off by a 2-0 win over Fairport on Sunday – a win that followed a 1-0 victory over Shenendehowa in the New York State Championship semifinal the day before – the boys will now go down in history!

Read on to learn more about the team's impressive victory and its celebratory aftermath!

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Colts Rebound In Second Half For County Final Bid

Colts Rebound In Second Half For County Final Bid

In Saturday’s Suffolk County Division II semifinal matchup, it never really felt as if Half Hollow Hills High School West was anything but in control of the football game, and - thanks in part to a pair of Anthony Lucarelli touchdown passes - the Colts came back from a close loss to safely slip a Suffolk County championship game bid into their back pockets.

Read on to learn more about the details of the game, along with where the Colts' season will be going next!

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Support Still Strong Despite Wildcats’ Loss

Support Still Strong Despite Wildcats’ Loss

When the final whistle blew in the Suffolk County Class AA boys soccer championship game on Friday night, a swarm of maroon and gray walked down from the bleachers at Dowling College and onto the field.

They were supporters of Walt Whitman High School, but unfortunately the motion wasn’t to celebrate a win; when the Wildcats fell 1-0 to Commack, the fans rushed to their players’ sides to comfort them.

Read on to learn more about the Wildcats' valiant effort at victory, how both the players and fans are handling the loss, and how the team is planning to learn from their mistakes and only improve for next season.

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Commack Wins Long Island Soccer Title

Commack Wins Long Island Soccer Title

They are the Cougars, the mighty, mighty Cougars - and now, they are also Long Island champions!

With a 1-0 triumph over MacArthur, Nassau's champion, on Sunday, Commack earned its second Long Island championship in school history – and first since 1995.

Read on for our full recap of this exhilarating game, along with details on what new titles the team will be seeking as they continue on their season strong! 

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‘Super Bowl HHH’ Goes To The Colts

 ‘Super Bowl HHH’ Goes To The Colts

While Super Bowl HHH isn’t something the National Football League will ever be promoting, you’d have a hard time convincing the hundreds of fans who made it out to Half Hollow Hills High School West on Saturday that they weren’t witnessing the game of the century.

In an historic showdown, Hills West (8-1) welcomed the boys of the Half Hollow Hills High School East football team for just the second gridiron matchup ever between the two Colts and Thunderbirds.

Read on for our full recap of this exciting, monumental clash of titans!

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Both Friar Soccer Teams In State Tourney

Both Friar Soccer Teams In State Tourney

The St. Anthony’s High School soccer program – both boys and girls – is no stranger to winning championships.

This year, however, as both teams prepare for their first-round matchups in their respective state tournaments this weekend, the program has a chance to accomplish something it’s only done once before - win both a boys and girls state title in the same year, Athletic Director Donal Buckley said.

Read on to learn more about both teams, how they feel about their upcoming games, and what it would mean for them to take home the gold!

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Cougars To Face Wildcats In County Finals

Cougars To Face Wildcats In County Finals

Given the rain coming down today, the Suffolk County Class AA soccer finals have been moved to tomorrow (Friday, 11/6). Commack and Walt Whitman High School’s varsity soccer teams now have more time to mentally prepare for their highly-anticipated, cross-town showdown.

The Cougars are coming off a shutout semifinal win, while the Wildcats got to the finals in a major upset over No. 1 Brentwood.

Read on to learn about both teams, what each has at stake, and the strategies each has to emerge victorious over the other in tomorrow's monumental game!

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Cougars Take Whitman At Homecoming

Cougars Take Whitman At Homecoming

Commack High School’s football team defeated Walt Whitman High School 20-0 in the Cougars’ Homecoming competition on Oct. 25.

The day was a success, including both the game, and the show of school spirit, as students and alumni alike excitedly cheered on their team to victory!

Read on for our full recap, including our full gallery of pictures from the event!

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Colts Hang Tough But Can’t Knock Off Eagles

Colts Hang Tough But Can’t Knock Off Eagles

After finishing the regular season fourth in League III, the Half Hollow Hills High School West girls soccer team found itself with a first-round playoff match-up against No. 4 Hauppauge (13-2-2) – the League IV champion.

While they fought hard, unfortunately, the girls from Hills West just couldn't manage to net a goal.

Read on for our full recap of the game, along with how the team is now preparing for next season's attempt at the gold.

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Cougars Prep For Homecoming

Cougars Prep For Homecoming

With its current 2-4 record, the Commack High School varsity football team will enter its homecoming competition with Walt Whitman High School on Saturday.

But the team is not quite “where we want to be,” said Coach Jeff DiLorenzo.

Read on to learn how the team's season has fared so far, including its highlights, downfalls - and how the team is working to learn from their mistakes in order to fire on all cylinders for good!

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